<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 36-173. - Nonconforming situations.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Within the jurisdiction of this article there presently exist lots, uses and structures
               that were lawful before the ordinance from which this article is derived was adopted
               or amended, but which do not meet the development standards imposed by this article.
               These nonconforming situations may continue, but there shall be no enlargement, expansion
               or increase in their nonconformity.
               
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               (b)
               
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               A single-family dwelling may be built on any nonconforming lot which is in existence
               at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, for
               which an improvement permit can be issued by the county health department, but in
               all other aspects it must comply with this article.
               
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               (c)
               
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               All other buildings and uses established after the effective date of the ordinance
               from which this article is derived shall comply with the development standards, unless
               they qualify for a variance under<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTVIIOCDE_DIV3BOADCRPODU_S36-206VANOHE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-206</a>.
               
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               (d)
               
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               Any destroyed nonconforming building may be rebuilt to its original dimensions if
               a permit for rebuilding is applied for within 365 days from the date of destruction.
               Thereafter, it shall not be rebuilt, except in conformity with the development standards
               of this article.
               
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               (Ord. of
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="14661" data-ordinance-id="1019285">
                  5-4-2020(1)
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